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| View Article | 1:02 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | WBEZ | Lake Michigan, Chicago River polluted with harmful microplastics | https://www.wbez.org/environment/2026/05/20/microplastics-pollution-found-lake-michigan-chicago-river-water-environment-illinois | A test sampling of Lake Michigan, the Chicago River and other waterways across Illinois found tiny plastics present, posing potential threats to human health and damage to the [ environment ][1] , according to an advocacy group. In all, 31 test sites, including multiple samplings along Lake Michigan, showed broken … |
| View Article | 1:02 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | NBC Local | Chicago beaches to open for 2026 season with 1 big change | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-beaches-to-open-for-2026-season-with-1-big-change/3938439/ | Chicago beach season officially starts this weekend, but visits to 10 popular beaches will look a bit different this year. According to the [ Chicago Park District ][5] , Chicago beach season for 2026 begins Friday, May 22, ahead of the long Memorial Day weekend. The season runs through Labor … |
| View Article | 1:02 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | NBC Local | CDC to begin screening certain travelers at Chicago O'Hare Airport for Ebola amid outbreak | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/cdc-to-screen-for-ebola-at-ohare-airport/3938501/ | The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an order Monday related to the Ebola outbreak, saying it would begin to screen certain international travelers for the virus at major transportation hubs, including at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. The order came ahead of a planned CDC briefing on the virus … |
| View Article | 1:02 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago cop killing suspect allegedly preyed on ‘joke of a system,’ costing officers their lives: alderman | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-cop-killing-suspect-allegedly-preyed-joke-system-costing-officers-lives-alderman | ![Debate over SAFE-T Act after shooting of 2 CPD officers | ChicagoLIVE][31] #### [ Debate over SAFE-T Act after shooting of 2 CPD officers | ChicagoLIVE ][32] Cathryn Crawford, with the Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice, joined the show to discuss the calls for changes to the state's SAFE-T Act … |
| View Article | 1:02 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Raúl Castro indicted: US charges former Cuba president | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/raul-castro-indicted-u-s-charges-cubas-former-president-charges | #### The Brief * * The Justice Department announced an indictment against former Cuban president Raúl Castro. * Castro and several others have been charged with conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, destruction of aircraft and four individual counts of murder. * Castro led the island nation for more than a … |
| View Article | 1:02 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Darren Bailey makes pitch to Chicago at City Council meeting: 'I owe you an apology' | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/darren-bailey-makes-pitch-directly-chicago-city-council-meeting | #### The Brief * * Darren Bailey, the GOP nominee for governor, made his pitch directly to Chicagoans at the City Council meeting on Wednesday. * He again apologized for calling the city a "hellhole" during his previous unsuccessful run for governor in 2022. * Bailey said his main focus, … |
| View Article | 1:02 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Maduro reportedly faces second US criminal investigation in Miami | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/maduro-second-us-criminal-investigation-miami | ![][5] article Nicolas Maduro is seen in handcuffs after landing at a Manhattan helipad, escorted by heavily armed Federal agents as they make their way into an armored car en route to a Federal courthouse in Manhattan on January 5, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Expand #### The … |
| View Article | 1:02 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago man arrested 2 months after South Shore stabbing, attempted robbery | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-man-arrested-south-shore-stabbing-attempted-robbery | #### The Brief * * Chicago police said a 20-year-old man was arrested in connection with a March stabbing that seriously injured a 35-year-old man during an attempted robbery. * Malachi Willis-Hightower faces attempted murder, kidnapping, attempted armed robbery and burglary charges. * He is also accused of burglarizing a … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Lake Michigan, Chicago River polluted with harmful microplastics | https://chicago.suntimes.com/environment/2026/05/20/microplastics-pollution-found-lake-michigan-chicago-river-water-environment-illinois | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][26] * [ Facebook ][27] * [ Bluesky ][28] * [ Email ][29] * [ Reddit ][30] * [ Flipboard ][31] A test sampling of Lake Michigan, the Chicago River and other waterways across Illinois found tiny plastics present, posing … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Trump orders banks to take a closer look at clients’ citizenship in new immigration enforcement move | https://chicago.suntimes.com/nation-world/2026/05/20/trump-orders-banks-to-take-a-closer-look-at-clients-citizenship-in-new-immigration-enforcement-move | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][16] * [ Facebook ][17] * [ Bluesky ][18] * [ Email ][19] * [ Reddit ][20] * [ Flipboard ][21] WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order that requires banks to take a closer … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Pocos residentes de Chicago compran seguros contra inundaciones. ¿Deberían hacerlo? | https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2026/05/20/pocos-residentes-de-chicago-compran-seguros-contra-inundaciones-deberian-hacerlo | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] [ ![][7] ][8] El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. Menos del 1% de … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | CBS Local | Screening for Ebola starts at Chicago O'Hare Airport for passengers from specific countries | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/screening-ebola-chicago-ohare-airport/ | The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Homeland Security are now screening for Ebola at five major American airports, including Chicago O'Hare International Airport. An [ outbreak of the Ebola virus ][1] in three African countries has been tied to [ more than 130 deaths ][2] … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | Capitol Fax | RETAIL: Strengthening Communities Across Illinois | https://capitolfax.com/2026/05/20/retail-strengthening-communities-across-illinois-29/ | _[The following is a paid advertisement.]_ Rising food costs are making it harder to maintain a healthy, balanced diet. But Green Top Grocery in Bloomington is working to change that narrative. This vibrant, community-owned co-op offers fresh produce, natural foods, and locally sourced products. With more than 2,600 local owners … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | Capitol Fax | Too far? | https://capitolfax.com/2026/05/20/too-far-2/ | * [ Monday ][1] … > Reporter: I’d like to get a little more information about the Mayor of > Chicago. He has said repeatedly he has the only fleshed-out plan [for a Bears > stadium] > > Pritzker: He has no plan, there’s no plan [laughs] > > Reporter: … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | ABC Local | Road closures in Grant Park for Suenos Music Festival | https://abc7chicago.com/post/road-closures-grant-park-suenos-music-festival/19137886/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- The stage is nearly set in Grant Park for this weekend's Suenos Music Festival. It runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Balbo is already closed from Columbus to DuSable Lake Shore Drive. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | ABC Local | Car catches fire and explodes near New York's Charging Bull statue | https://abc7chicago.com/post/car-catches-fire-explodes-new-yorks-charging-bull-statue-lower-manhattan/19137930/ | MANHATTAN, New York -- A car caught fire and exploded Tuesday in Lower Manhattan, sending thick black smoke into the air near the Charging Bull. Police and firefighters responded to reports of a car fire near Broadway and Stone Street around 5:42 p.m., according to the FDNY. Videos from the … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | ABC Local | Downers Grove to continue Pride Month plans despite community debate | https://abc7chicago.com/post/downers-grove-continue-pride-month-fest-june-plans-despite-city-council-meeting-debate/19138041/ | DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (WLS) -- A community debate happened over Pride Month in Downers Grove and whether it should continue. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][2] People went into Tuesday night's council meeting to voice their opinions on the issue. "Recognizing LGBTQ people … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | ABC Local | Influencer, her father charged in alleged plot to murder singer in LA amid child custody battle | https://abc7chicago.com/post/tiktok-influencer-gabbie-gonzalez-father-charged-alleged-plot-murder-singer-jack-avery-dont-band/19138103/ | LOS ANGELES -- A TikTok influencer, her father and another man have been charged in connection with an alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting a singer in Los Angeles, prosecutors announced Tuesday. Gabriela Gonzalez, known online as Gabbie Gonzalez, is charged with attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and solicitation of murder, … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | ABC Local | Debra OConnell recognized as one of the 2026 Matrix Awards honorees | https://abc7ny.com/post/matrix-awards-debra-oconnell-chairman-disney-entertainment-television-recognized-2026-honorees/19134281/ | MIDTOWN, Manhattan -- A person very special to our station and the Walt Disney Company was honored on Tuesday night in Manhattan. Debra OConnell, Chairman of Disney Entertainment Television, was recognized as one of the 2026 Matrix Awards honorees. OConnell has spent three decades at Disney and has continued to … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | May 20, 2026 | ABC Local | Disneyland to eliminate 11 am park-hopper rule starting next month | https://abc7.com/post/disneyland-eliminate-11-am-park-hopper-rule-month-guests-will-soon-move-between-parks-wait/19138069/ | ANAHEIM, Calif. (KABC) -- Disneyland Resort is changing its park-hopping policy, allowing guests to move between parks without a wait. The change starts next month. Visitors with Park Hopper tickets or Magic Key passes will be able to go between parks at any time during the day. Currently, guests must … |